by/in contrastB2used to show that someone or something is completely different from someone or something else: She's quitepetite, in contrast with her tallsister.Different and differenceComparing and contrasting

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The way we move (Verbs for walking and running)

by Kate Woodford,

March 25, 2015

​​​ This week we’re looking at interesting ways to describe the way that people move. Most of the verbs that we’ll be considering describe how fast or slow people move. Others describe the attitude or state of mind of the person walking or running. Some describe both. Starting with verbs for walking slowly,